As mentioned in the Golden Gopher review, Cedd Moses made a name for himself by taking downtrodden, historic locations and turning them into cool bars with great design and fantastic cocktails. The neon sign lights up what was once a relatively dark block Downtown (before this bar brought people here), and after walking up a few flights of stairs, passing windows filled with mannequins as hunters and Maker's Mark bottles, you enter a low-lit whiskey mecca. Everything about Seven Grand is masculine -- animal heads on the walls, pool tables, a great jukebox -- save for the bartendresses in plaid miniskirts. This is one of the best and largest whiskey selections in L.A. -- more than 200 kinds of rye, Irish, bourbon, and Scotch, all served neat or on the rocks with special slow-melting cubes. Libations made with fresh-squeezed juices and homemade syrups are worthy, but note that this is not a new-style mixology bar; the emphasis is on classic cocktails. Things get a little more raucous when there's live music in the corner of the room. Tip: A small but comfortable patio offers a few booths for smokers.
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